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D7 OSA

2003 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

45,955 mi
Last recorded45,955 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl53,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 OSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 45,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 45,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 45,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 44,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces showing signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 44,471 miles

95% of metal brake pipes obscured by covers etc ... advise remove covers and check all pipes for corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner faces slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm to hub bush has slight wear / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight beam pattern "flat"

Fail 26 Nov 2021 44,471 miles

95% of metal brake pipes obscured by covers etc ... advise remove covers and check all pipes for corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner faces slightly corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm to hub bush has slight wear / play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlight beam pattern "flat"

Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 43,510 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 42,326 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 40,782 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 18 May 2016 38,246 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 38,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 28,144 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,555 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2012 24,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 20,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 16,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2009 14,534 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,542 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 10,907 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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D7 OSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 53,586 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D7 OSA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D7 OSA registered?

D7 OSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is D7 OSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 OSA shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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